Reconsidering email: prioritizing creativity over efficiency
Not all emails are created equal. Some are quick replies to easy questions, but sometimes the email is just the final step in a much longer process, the communication of the writing done or the decision arrived at. That email should not be hurried.
Caroline Crampton
The author reflects on her shift in attitude towards email productivity. She used to pride herself on being efficient with email, following digital productivity principles religiously. However, as her workload increased and emails became more complex, she realized that her previous approach was unsustainable. She now sees email as a means to communicate the results of her work rather than a standalone task. The author has stopped replying to every email promptly, realizing she doesn't owe strangers a response just because they reached out. Ultimately, she advocates for prioritizing creative work over email efficiency.